Alisha Muller
Duluth
Summary
Knowledgeable professional with strong background in strategic planning and operational efficiency. Known for fostering teamwork and driving results, ensuring adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in project management, effective communication,resource allocation, and process improvement. Highly reliable and capable of meeting organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning Manager
Vantedge Medical
11.2022 - Current
- Production Scheduling: Developed comprehensive production schedules for both assembly and machining for the GA site based on customer orders, material availability, machine capacity, and labor requirements.
- Capacity Planning: Assessing the available machine and assembly capacity and identifying potential bottlenecks to effectively allocate work orders.
- Inventory Management: Tracking raw materials and WIP inventory to ensure sufficient stock for production needs and minimize excess inventory.
- Job Assignment: Routing work orders to specific machines based on capacity and machine capabilities.
- Work Order Analysis: Reviewing production drawings and specification to create engineering masters to determine the necessary machining operations and tooling.
- Production Monitoring: Tracking the progress of jobs on the shop floor, identifying delays or quality issues, and taking corrective actions.
- Demand Forecasting: Analyzing customer demand to anticipate future production needs.
- Quality Control: worked closely with the Quality Engineer to ensure quality standards were met.
- Cost Control: Analyzing production costs and identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
- Coordinated closely with operations teams to ensure seamless integration between project planning stages and actual implementation activities.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing effective communication strategies.
- Presented regular progress updates to senior leadership, highlighting successes as well as challenges encountered during project execution phases.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure projects aligned with company goals and objectives.
- Facilitated strong relationships with customers, addressing concerns promptly and effectively managing expectations.
- Developed build plans aligned with goals and strategies.
- Optimized scheduling procedures for improved resource utilization, resulting in increased cost savings for the company.
- Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to achieve optimal results for each assignment.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively by negotiating favorable contract terms and lowering costs, while maintaining focus on long-term partnerships that supported organizational success.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Mentored and supported 4 inventory and 2 shipping and receiving department employees to create strong workplace culture.
- Oversaw training and onboarding process for all newly hired employees within planning, shipping, receiving and inventory control departments.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Production Planner Group Lead
John Crane
05.2018 - Current
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Presented daily updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management.
- Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Directed materials planning and team performance to support company initiatives and goals.
- Used Power BI and Global Capacity Reports to provide relevant information, evaluations and planning data for production.
- Reviewed inventory stock and reordered to maintain supplies for production.
- Created new production processes by analyzing current workflow and coordinating customer orders based on material availability and production capacity.
- Used QAD to monitor and record production resources for all facets of product planning, development, manufacturing and sales.
Executive Assistant
Just People, Inc
07.2007 - 05.2018
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Transcribed minutes of meetings and executed meetings and events for company to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
- Researched, proposed and implemented vendor agreements to decrease costs and improve services.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
Education
Diploma - Nursing Administration
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GASkills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Manufacturing software (ERP,SAP, Power BI)
- Knowledge of Machining Processes and tooling
- Key Performance Indicator Tracking
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines
- Work Schedule Development
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year 2021
- 5S/Visual Management Certificate-SSC
Timeline
Planning Manager
Vantedge Medical
11.2022 - Current
Production Planner Group Lead
John Crane
05.2018 - Current
Executive Assistant
Just People, Inc
07.2007 - 05.2018
Diploma - Nursing Administration
North Georgia Technical College
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